Summary
In comparison to a 17 inch 5x4 TV a 27 inch 16x9 is...77% larger diagonally and 214% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
33% larger diagonally and 77% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
27 inch 16x9 display vs 17 inch 5x4 display
| StatsUse cm | 27 inch 16x9 | 17 inch 5x4 | |
| Width | 23.53 inches | 13.27 inches | |
| Height | 13.24 inches | 10.62 inches | |
| Area | 311.50 inches² | 140.98 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 22.06 inches | 16.59 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 27.00 inches | 15.23 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 25.57 inches | 14.43 inches | |
| In Comparison | 27 inch 16x9 | 17 inch 5x4 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 58.82% larger diagonal 120.96% larger area | 37.04% smaller diagonal 54.74% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 32.95% larger diagonal 76.77% larger area | 24.79% smaller diagonal 43.43% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 77.27% larger diagonal 214.26% larger area | 43.59% smaller diagonal 68.18% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 77.27% larger diagonal 214.26% larger area | 43.59% smaller diagonal 68.18% smaller area | |
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